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Honduras

Compassion partnership began 1974

EST. 1974

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Hola! When you land in Honduras, you’ll be stepping into the heart of Central America. Named after the great depths of its waters, Honduras is home to stunning natural phenomena, such as coral reefs, high mountain ranges and cloud forests. In its neighbourhoods, or barrios, you’ll meet close-knit families often living under the same roof.

Population

10 M

Capital city

Tegucigalpa

Local time

Current Weather

, 0°C

Distance to Australia

14,031 km
Honduras can be a dangerous place for children to grow up, especially for girls. Threats of gang violence and limited access to education make it hard for youth to focus on their future. Families find it hard to eat three meals a day, leading to childhood malnutrition. One in every 100 children do not make it through their first year of life.

Poverty in Honduras

13%
of people live in extreme poverty
1 in 4
girls aged 13 to 17 miss school due to experiencing physical violence
1.4%
of babies do not reach their first birthday

Yet God's Church is on the move in Honduras. Compassion Honduras has a slogan: changing generations. From the very beginning of life, the local church is supporting babies with essential care. As children enter young adulthood, they are equipped to make positive decisions that transform their health and wellbeing.

Compassion in Honduras

218
local church partners
59,274

children supported

723

babies and their mums supported

Impact in action

Erick and Magda

Change is happening across Honduras. In a country where malnutrition rates are high, the local church is fighting back with meals, education and income generation training. When Erick first came to his child development centre, he was significantly underweight and short for his age, but now he is strong, healthy and full of life.

“When Erick eats at the centre, I don’t worry if there’s only rice at home. I know he’s getting food that helps him grow strong. Sometimes he comes home smelling like stewed chicken and potatoes, and I just breathe it in and thank God, because that smell means my son is being cared for.”
Magda, Erick’s mother

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20 Aug 2024
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3 Mar 2022
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28 Jan 2020
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6 Nov 2019
Like his Bible heroes, Manuel faced a deep test of faith
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28 Mar 2019
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11 Mar 2019
How Often Should I Write to My Sponsored Child?
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2 Nov 2017
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